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Job Description
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2021.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,420.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
- Currently, there are 187,360 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”.
Also Known As…
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
- Pet Stylist
- Pet Groomer
- Kennel Technician
- Kennel Manager
- Kennel Attendant
- Groomer
- Dog Groomer
- Aquarist
- Animal Care Technician
- Animal Care Giver (ACG)
- Zookeeper
- Zoo Keeper
- Zoo Caretaker
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Wild Animal Caretaker
- Walker
- Veterinary Technician
- Stock Feeder
- Stable Helper
- Stable Hand
- Stable Cleaner
- Stable Attendant
- Ringman
- Reptile Keeper
- Poundmaster
- Pound Keeper
- Pound Attendant
- Plater
- Pet Sitter
- Pet Resort Concierge
- Pet Feeder
- Pet Caretaker
- Pet Care Worker
- Pet Care Associate
- Pet Care Assistant
- Pet Adoption Counselor
- Parakeet Raiser
- Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
- Natural Science Curator
- Monkey Keeper
- Mobile Pet Groomer
- Mice Raiser
- Lead Pony Rider
- Kennel Worker
- Kennel Supervisor
- Kennel Operator
- Kennel Keeper
- Kennel Helper
- Kennel Assistant
- Kennel Aide
- Keeper
- Hot Walker
- Hostler
- Horse Shoer
- Horse Rider
- Horse Groomer
- Horse Exerciser
- Herpetologist
- Grooming Assistant
- Farrier
- Doggy Daycare Activities Director
- Dog Walker
- Dog Sitter
- Dog Raiser
- Dog Pound Attendant
- Dog or Animal Sitter
- Dog Hair Clipper
- Dog Boarder
- Dog Beautician
- Dog Bather
- Dog Barber
- Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer
- Cat Sitter
- Cat and Dog Bather
- Caretaker
- Care Taker
- Canary Raiser
- Bird Tender
- Bird Raiser
- Bather
- Aviculturist
- Aquarium Tank Attendant
- Animal Sitter
- Animal Shelter Worker
- Animal Rehabilitator
- Animal Nursery Worker
- Animal Laboratory Helper
- Animal Keeper
- Animal Health Technician
- Animal Handler
- Animal Groomer
- Animal Feeder
- Animal Daycare Provider
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Caretaker
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Horseshoer”
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Related Technology & Tools
- Grooming shears
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Aquarium lighting
- Slings
- Personal computers
- Pet bathing brushes
- Coat strippers
- Siphon hoses
- Animal muzzles
- Shedding blades
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Animal crates
- Algae scrapers
- Scissor lifts
- Air purifying respirators
- Animal nail grinders
- Nitrite test kits
- Wheeled forklifts
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Aquarium heaters
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- pH testers
- Animal handling sleeves
- Pressure sprayers
- Animal clippers
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Slicker brushes
- Fish tanks
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Grooming combs
- General hardness GH test kits
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Grooming rakes
- Eye droppers
- Aquarium pumps
- pH test kits
- Animal nail clippers
- Mat breakers
- Aquarium filters
- Ammonia test kits
- Blow dryers
- Animal harnesses
- Stepladders
- Animal cages
- Animal nail files
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Underwater cameras
- Pin brushes
- Cat grooming bags
- Grooming tables
- Scaffolding
- Protein skimmers
- Nitrate test kits
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Animal handling gloves
- Spear guns
- Aquarium tongs
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Appointment-Plus
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Petschedule
- Kennel Link
- Microsoft Excel
- Envision Pet Grooming
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Microsoft Office
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Groomsoft
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Groom Pro